Prevailing Wages in Wharton County, Texas
Prevailing wages in Wharton County, Texas run $8.72 to $58.09 per hour (base rate plus fringe benefits) across the 50 Davis-Bacon determination records shown below, which is page one of a larger set. The median total is $19.24, and among the 8 records that list a fringe separately the median fringe is $2.46. The applicable rate depends on the labor classification, the construction type and the funding source.
#federal – Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $42.58
Base Rate: $30.20 | Fringe: $12.38
#federal – Boilermaker in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $58.09
Base Rate: $33.17 | Fringe: $24.92
#federal – Bricklayer in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $19.67
Base Rate: $19.67
#federal – Carpenter in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.18
Base Rate: $13.18
#federal – Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.27
Base Rate: $13.27
#federal – Electrician in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $23.11
Base Rate: $20.00 | Fringe: $3.11
#federal – Laborer: Common or General in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.02
Base Rate: $12.02
#federal – Laborer: Landscape & Irrigation in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $8.72
Base Rate: $8.50 | Fringe: $0.22
#federal – Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.02
Base Rate: $12.02
#federal – Laborer: Mortar Mixer in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.00
Base Rate: $12.00
#federal – Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.75
Base Rate: $13.75
#federal – Operator: Bulldozer in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $13.23
Base Rate: $12.80 | Fringe: $0.43
#federal – Operator: Crane in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $21.33
Base Rate: $21.33
#federal – Operator: Forklift in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $14.58
Base Rate: $14.58
#federal – Operator: Loader (Front End) in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $10.54
Base Rate: $10.54
#federal – Painter: Brush, Roller and Spray in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $12.26
Base Rate: $12.26
#federal – Plumber in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $51.59
Base Rate: $39.98 | Fringe: $11.61
#federal – Roofer in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.44
Base Rate: $13.64 | Fringe: $1.80
#federal – Sheet Metal Worker in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $17.00
Base Rate: $17.00
#federal – Tile Setter in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $15.00
Base Rate: $15.00
#federal – Truck Driver in Wharton County, Texas – Building
Total Wage: $11.59
Base Rate: $11.24 | Fringe: $0.35
#federal – Asphalt Distributor in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.87
Base Rate: $19.87
#federal – Asphalt Paving Machine in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.09
Base Rate: $21.09
#federal – Asphalt Raker in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $17.38
Base Rate: $17.38
#federal – Asphalt Shoveler in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.63
Base Rate: $15.63
#federal – Batching Plant Weigher in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.31
Base Rate: $23.31
#federal – Broom or Sweeper Operator in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $16.81
Base Rate: $16.81
#federal – Bulldozer in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.80
Base Rate: $20.80
#federal – Carpenter in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.72
Base Rate: $21.72
#federal – Concrete Curbing Mach in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.47
Base Rate: $18.47
#federal – Concrete Finisher-paving in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.71
Base Rate: $20.71
#federal – Concrete Finisher-structures in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.69
Base Rate: $20.69
#federal – Concrete Finishing Machine in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $24.74
Base Rate: $24.74
#federal – Concrete Joint Sealer in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $22.03
Base Rate: $22.03
#federal – Concrete Paving Float in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.52
Base Rate: $19.52
#federal – Concrete Paving Saw in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $21.01
Base Rate: $21.01
#federal – Concrete Paving Spreader in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.56
Base Rate: $19.56
#federal – Concrete Rubber in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.89
Base Rate: $18.89
#federal – Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.82
Base Rate: $23.82
#federal – Crusher or Screening Plant Operator in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $23.08
Base Rate: $23.08
#federal – Electrician in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $33.89
Base Rate: $33.89
#federal – Flagger in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.21
Base Rate: $15.21
#federal – Form Builder (Structures) in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $20.90
Base Rate: $20.90
#federal – Form Liner - Paving & Curb in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.95
Base Rate: $18.95
#federal – Form Setter: Paving/Curb in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.59
Base Rate: $18.59
#federal – Form Setter-structures in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $18.99
Base Rate: $18.99
#federal – Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.42
Base Rate: $26.42
#federal – Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $26.71
Base Rate: $26.71
#federal – Front End Loader in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $19.50
Base Rate: $19.50
#federal – Labor Common in Wharton County, Texas – Heavy
Total Wage: $15.63
Base Rate: $15.63
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Common questions
What is the prevailing wage in Wharton County, Texas?
There is no single prevailing wage for a county — each labor classification has its own rate. Across the 50 records listed on this page, total prevailing wage in Wharton County, Texas runs from $8.72 to $58.09 per hour, median $19.24. Find your classification in the list above to get the rate that actually applies.
Which construction types are covered in Wharton County, Texas?
The determinations on this page cover Building, Heavy construction. Davis-Bacon splits work into Building, Residential, Highway and Heavy, and the same trade can carry a different rate under each. A Highway rate does not apply to Building work in the same county.
Are these federal or state rates?
This page shows federal determinations. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply to federal and federally assisted projects; state and city determinations apply to their own public works. Where more than one applies to a project, the higher rate for each classification generally governs.
How current are the Wharton County, Texas rates?
The most recent determination shown here is dated May 18, 2026. WageFinder re-reads the official sources weekly. Every rate links back to its determination on the government source, which is the authoritative document for compliance.